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Harrie Hart Jr. Obituary

Harrie Emile Hart Jr. ("Sparky"), 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep March 4, 2014 in Colorado Springs, CO.

He was born in New York, NY May 9, 1947 but grew up in Colorado Springs, where he lived most of his life. He graduated from the Tilton School in Tilton, NH, where he was Captain of the Hockey team, and attended Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. During the Viet Nam era, he served in the Air National Guard, both in Colorado and California. His careers encompassed everything from owning a radio station, selling real estate and dealing in used cars. Sparky was the kind of athlete that could master a new sport with no effort. He was a competitive golfer, loved CC Hockey, Liar's Poker at Deb's, eggs benedict and singing karaoke.

Preceding Sparky in death are his parents Harrie and Henriette Hart.

His sister Jane Henrich (Charlie) and brother Steve Hart survive him, as well as nephews Corbin Hart, Charlie Henrich, Ben Henrich and niece Holly Henrich and former wife Karen Peterson.

At a later date, there will be a small family gathering at The Broadmoor Community Church for interment in The Glen.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 9, 2014.

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Peter Packard

April 1, 2014

Well many good stories of growing up just down the street from my buddy, Sparky. Like how did he get that name? Real hard trying to get by Heinicke's chow camped out in the middle of the street as a kid on a bike. In a better place now playing with some german shepards.

Jerry Fritsche

March 18, 2014

Steve and Jane....I send my prayers to you and your families. Sparky and his humor, laugh and smile will be missed by his manner friends. If appropriate, please let me know when services will be held.

Lou Ann Skeele

March 14, 2014

Steve- Thinking of you. Sending love and comfort your way and holding you close. We are so sorry for your loss. Sparky is free and off to an adventure that we all all follow one day. He and Pammy can show us the ropes! God Speed.

March 9, 2014

Jane and Steve, Thinking of You! Mac and Kay Gray

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